A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at USF Main Campus are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
21%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 36% more female students than male students enrolled at University of South Florida Main Campus with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, USF Main Campus has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
21,001
|
| Women |
28,599
|
USF Main Campus serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
16%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
28% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 19.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 21.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=137351 IPEDS survey data for University of South Florida Main Campus.